CVE-2020-2793 in Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure product of Oracle Financial Services Applications (component: Infrastructure). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.6 - 8.0.9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/21/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-2793 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure, specifically affecting versions 8.0.6 through 8.0.9. This vulnerability resides within the infrastructure component of Oracle Financial Services Applications, which serves as the foundational framework for financial analytics and reporting systems used by banking and financial institutions worldwide. The flaw manifests as an insufficient authentication mechanism that permits unauthorized access to sensitive financial data processing systems.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the HTTP communication layer of the Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure. Attackers with low privileges and network access can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized modification rights over critical system data. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires minimal technical expertise and can be executed through standard network-based attacks. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects the severity of potential impact, with a base score indicating high integrity impact and medium confidentiality impact. This vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration CWE-287 category, which encompasses improper authentication flaws that allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to system resources.
The operational impact of CVE-2020-2793 extends far beyond simple data access violations, as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized creation, deletion, and modification operations against all data accessible through the affected infrastructure. This comprehensive access capability allows adversaries to manipulate financial records, alter transaction data, and potentially compromise the integrity of entire financial reporting systems. The vulnerability also permits unauthorized read access to subsets of accessible data, which could expose sensitive financial information including customer account details, transaction histories, and proprietary financial models. Organizations utilizing Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure in regulated environments face significant compliance risks, as this vulnerability could violate financial data protection requirements under standards such as SOX, GDPR, and various banking regulatory frameworks. The attack surface is particularly concerning for financial institutions that rely on these systems for critical business operations including risk management, compliance reporting, and financial analytics.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2020-2793 should prioritize immediate implementation of Oracle's security patches and updates for affected versions. Organizations must conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of the vulnerable software within their environments and implement network segmentation to limit access to the affected systems. Security controls should include enhanced monitoring of HTTP traffic for suspicious activities, implementation of network access controls, and regular review of user access privileges. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and legitimate credentials for unauthorized access, emphasizing the need for robust credential management and access control mechanisms. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically addressing financial data integrity violations. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to ensure that access controls remain effective against evolving attack vectors targeting financial services infrastructure.